tcpdump up to 4.9.2 FRF.16 Parser print-fr.c mfr_print out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in tcpdump up to 4.9.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function mfr_print of the file print-fr.c of the component FRF.16 Parser. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-14468. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in tcpdump up to 4.9.2 (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected is the function mfr_print of the file print-fr.c of the component FRF.16 Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The FRF.16 parser in tcpdump before 4.9.3 has a buffer over-read in print-fr.c:mfr_print().

The weakness was disclosed 10/03/2019 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-14468 since 07/20/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 4.9.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: tcpdump 4.9.3
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

07/20/2018 🔍
10/03/2019 +440 days 🔍
10/04/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/03/2025 +2252 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: tcpdump.org

Advisory: K04367730
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-14468 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14468
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-142902
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/04/2019 08:50
Updated: 12/03/2025 22:28
Changes: 10/04/2019 08:50 (59), 09/21/2020 08:07 (1), 01/03/2024 08:09 (5), 01/03/2024 08:12 (1), 12/03/2025 22:28 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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